Business Analyst (Information Systems Analyst II, Option A)

State-of-Illinois; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Holidays

Job summary

State of Illinois seeks a Business Analyst (Information Systems Analyst II) to support the Illinois State Police with business process redesign and system implementation. The role requires creating user stories, use cases, and program specifications, and coordinating workshops with stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable designs.

You will work across SDLC stages, training and knowledge transfer, ensuring successful delivery while staying current with evolving IT practices within a

Qualifications

• Requires 4 years of college with coursework in computer science or related field.
• Requires 3 years of professional experience in Applications Services or related IT field.
• Specialized Skills include SDLC, BPM, system analysis and databases.

Responsibilities

• Develops user stories, use cases, and program specifications across SDLC.
• Collaborates with DoIT technical staff on complex initiatives as project lead.
• Analyzes processes to improve requirements gathering and data modeling.

Skills

SDLC methodologies

Business Process Design

System analysis

Relational databases

Education

4 years college with CS coursework

Tools

SQL/Oracle

Visual Studio

.NET Framework

SharePoint

Cloud-based development

Adobe Acrobat/Designer

Job description

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Business Analyst (Information Systems Analyst II, Option A)

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Job Requisition ID:58251
Opening Date: 08/18/2026
Closing Date: 09/01/2026
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title:INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II - 21166
Skill Option:Application Services - Information Technology
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $8,060/month; Full range $8,060 - $11,851/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: n/a

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

PROOF OF EDUCATIONAL COURSEWORK IS REQUIRED. ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF COURSEWORK INCLUDES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS, COPIES OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS, ACCOUNT RECORDS (INCLUDING SCREENSHOTS) OF ACADEMIC COURSEWORK, AND ANY SIMILAR DOCUMENTS CREATED BY AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION.

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as a Business Analyst supporting the Illinois State Police (ISP), performing in-depth assessment and analysis to business process re-engineering and transformation services. The ideal candidate will have professional experience with Business Process Design and Business Process Reengineering definition and modeling. This position will coordinate and implement workshops with key stakeholders and users to determine business requirements. This position writes user stories, use cases, and program specifications, participating in design, testing, training, knowledge transfer, system tuning, and system implementation in order to translate and track results of business analysis through entire SDLC. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position with DoIT!

• As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Under administrative direction, serves as a Business Analyst for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Illinois State Police (ISP) performing complex professional and advisory functions for the Application Services.
• Develops user stories, use cases, and program specifications, supporting design, testing, training, knowledge transfer, system tuning, and system implementation efforts to ensure business analysis results are accurately translated and maintained throughout the full System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Collaborates with Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) technical staff and serves as a project team leader on complex initiatives, overseeing project planning, task coordination, technical solution development, and quality assurance to ensure successful project delivery.
• Analyzes and recommends new procedures and techniques to improve requirements gathering, articulation, process, and data modeling, testing and documentation process.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Applications Services or a related Information Technology field.

Specialized Skills

• Requires three (3) years ofprofessional experience applying System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies to analyze, design, develop, test, and implement complex application solutions.
• Requires three (3) years ofprofessional experience performing Business Process Design and Business Process Reengineering, including the definition, modeling, and optimization of business processes.
• Requires three (3) years ofprofessional experience conducting system analysis and design using visual process modeling, modeling techniques and standard modeling conventions.
• Requires three (3) years ofprofessional experience working with Relational databases and development technologies, including SQL or Oracle; Visual Studio, .Net Framework, Digital Signature and Workflow technologies, Adobe Acrobat/Designer, SharePoint administration, and Cloud-based development environments.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

• Three (3) years ofprofessional experience applying System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies to analyze, design, develop, test, and implement complex application solutions.
• Three (3) years ofprofessional experience performing Business Process Design and Business Process Reengineering, including the definition, modeling, and optimization of business processes.
• Three (3) years ofprofessional experience conducting system analysis and design using visual process modeling, data modeling techniques and standard modeling conventions.
• Three (3) years ofprofessional experience working with Relational databases and development technologies, including SQL or Oracle; Visual Studio, .Net Framework, Digital Signature and Workflow technologies, Adobe Acrobat/Designer, SharePoint administration, and Cloud-based development environments.
• Three (3) years of professional experience serving as a Business Analyst or Project Coordinator, coordinating the activities of a multi-level teams on complex technical projects to achieve defined project objectives.
• Three (3) years of professional experience developing user stories, use cases, and program specifications; preparing test plans, test scripts, and test data for new or modified programs and/or systems and preparing and delivering presentations to varied audiences.
• Ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgment in defining, evaluating, and resolving difficult administrative, organizational, technical, or operational problems, including those requiring precedent-setting or research-based solutions
• Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, agency officials, vendors, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Developed verbal and written communications skills, with ability to convey complex technical information clearly, precisely, and in a manner appropriate for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting project requirements.

Conditions of Employment

The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

• Requires the ability to verify identity.
• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois.
• Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
• Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines.
• Requires ability to use agency-supplied equipment (cell phone, laptop, etc.).
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job dutieThis position is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to travel in performance of duties.
• The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.